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To not overly understand the idea of a ‘babymoon’

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Firsttimemama98 · 06/05/2024 18:19

We’ve had friends and family tell us we should definitely do one last sunshine holiday before baby.

I just can’t see how it would be a relaxing experience. I would be anxious (country dependent) on if I needed any care relating to pregnancy whilst over there, I wouldn’t be able to drink nor eat things I’d usually like on holiday plus it’s a huge chunk of a few thousand pounds that we could use to buy me more time off work for maternity leave - or better, put towards baby’s first holiday. I am under no illusion that holidays aren’t very different with a baby, I’m sure they are, especially as they get mobile!

AIBU - did you have a babymoon and are you glad you did?

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Firsttimemama98 · 06/05/2024 18:26

Hoglet70 · 06/05/2024 18:22

They didn't exist in my day alongside baby showers, gender reveals, bridesmaid announcing parties, the list goes on....

I wouldn't bother. Going on holiday pregnant is no fun - unless you hate alcohol anyway.

Thank you. I thought this. The things you enjoy, you can’t have.

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Firsttimemama98 · 06/05/2024 18:26

LittleMissUnreasonable · 06/05/2024 18:25

YANBU, it's one of those things that's basically just a holiday with a twee name given to it. I eyeroll when I read about 'babymoons', when it's pretty much a holiday where you can't fly far, drink, eat certain things, use jacuzzis or steamrooms, do certain activities etc.

That’s what I’m thinking. All my favourite things - especially jacuzzis & the food! Surely better to go when I can just use them, even if it means baby coming? We wondered about taking baby when they are 4-6 months ish, my parents may come too which would mean we could have the occasional evening for dinner baby free

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Peonies12 · 06/05/2024 18:25

We’re going on our usual summer holiday in June, baby due October. Not drinking doesn’t bother me and I’m not that strict about food. But I am not thinking of it as a ‘baby moon’ just a holiday! We will appreciate it as last time just us two

LittleMissUnreasonable · 06/05/2024 18:25

YANBU, it's one of those things that's basically just a holiday with a twee name given to it. I eyeroll when I read about 'babymoons', when it's pretty much a holiday where you can't fly far, drink, eat certain things, use jacuzzis or steamrooms, do certain activities etc.

Hoglet70 · 06/05/2024 18:22

They didn't exist in my day alongside baby showers, gender reveals, bridesmaid announcing parties, the list goes on....

I wouldn't bother. Going on holiday pregnant is no fun - unless you hate alcohol anyway.